Announcements
Working Bee - Sunday 18th August 9am
Compost Group: Will be creating a new pallet bay for excess compost available for members. Infrastructure: Mulching paths, painting shed, cleaning gutters for rainwater catchment Pest Group: Spraying for mealy bug and resetting rat traps. Vegetable Group: Planting eggplants, overhauling the mandala and harvesting leek and broadbeans Seed Saving: This is a new group, we will be starting up a seed bank. Any members interested in joining are welcome. |
WORKING BEE - Sunday 19 August, 10 am
Lots to do including: - planting some veges, - composting and mulching fruit trees, - weeding, - compost management, etc. We'll be looking for volunteers after the bee at 12 pm to clear the compost bins, so let me us know if you're keen for extra work post-bee. |
Community Gardens National Conference, 11-14 October
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for organising this event. There will be a planning meeting on Tuesday 19th June at Le Chifley Bistrot à vin, 6:30-7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend ! |
WORKSHOP: Gardening in Harmony with Native Wildlife
Come and learn how native wildlife and gardeners can live together in harmony. Introduction to WIRES - Presenters: Kim Strong and Brigette Sharp from WIRES. • Wildlife solutions to issues in organic gardens (snails, rats, bountiful insects) • How to protect fruit trees (and native wildlife) • What native birds, mammals, reptiles and frogs live in urban environments? • Why should we protect native wildlife? • Types of habitat • Plants to attract wildlife • And so much more! Cost: Members of garden free. Friends of the garden $10. Non-members $20 to be paid on the day. Please bring correct change. RSVP by 31 May: perini.jessica@gmail.com Please include your mobile number so we may notify you of any last-minute changes. Spaces are limited so book soon! |
Native & Exotic Beekeeping workshop-Saturday 26 May, 9-11am
What are the best bees to keep in my yard, school or workplace? Is there a safe bee keeping alternative? Bee friendly plants. Introduction to different hives. Native Australian stingless bees ... |
Compost Awareness Workshop - Saturday 12 May, 10:30-12:30
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